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Numerous individuals with presumed anaphylaxis have tolerated a second vaccine after evaluation and testing by an allergist, suggesting either misdiagnosis or a novel immune mechanism.
Confirmed anaphylactic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are rare, likely due to a lack of preexisting IgE against the vaccine components, including PEG.
Confirmed anaphylactic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are rare, likely due to a lack of preexisting IgE against the vaccine components, including PEG.
Acute central and peripheral nervous system injury may occur in association with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 virus. This review will assist readers to recognize neurologic manifestations associated with COVID-19 including common and life-threatening symptoms and diagnostic testing. We will also review current recommendations for treatment of neurologic injury associated with COVID-19 infection in children.
Data from systematic reviews and prospectively collected cohorts of children with COVID-19 are beginning to characterize the breadth of neurologic manifestations associated with COVID-19 in the acute infectious and postinfectious periods. Among hospitalized children in particular, neurologic symptoms are common. Life threatening conditions including encephalitis, myelitis, stroke, and demyelinating syndromes have been reported. Within the pediatric population, age, and preexisting neurologic conditions appear to be important factors in determining likely phenotypes. Treatment at this time is based on careful neuromonitoring, supportive care, and neuromodulatory therapies as indicated.
Neurologic symptoms are common in children with COVID-19 and may be life threatening. The pathophysiology, therapeutic options, and long-term outcomes from COVID-19 associated neurologic injury are currently being investigated.
Neurologic symptoms are common in children with COVID-19 and may be life threatening. The pathophysiology, therapeutic options, and long-term outcomes from COVID-19 associated neurologic injury are currently being investigated.
This review examines the global literature regarding rashes encountered in children and adults infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and aims to provide practicing pediatricians with an understanding of the relationship between instances of rashes and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children in order to effectively evaluate and treat patients.
The true incidence of cutaneous reactions in children infected with SARS-CoV-2 is not known. Children's immune systems differ from those of adults and rashes as a manifestation of immune responses, in turn, differ in morphology and distribution. Rarely, children develop a severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome that has overlapping clinical features with Kawasaki disease. In addition, vaccinations produce rashes similar to natural infections. The rashes associated with COVID-19 vaccination are mild and transient, and should not preclude vaccination. Lastly, children who chronically wear masks are more likely to experience flaring of acne around the nose and mouth ('maskne') and facial conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis.
There are ongoing worldwide registries, clinical and basic science studies to better understand the burden of skin disease and pathophysiology of rashes seen in patients infected with COVID-19. Robust vaccination programs should be encouraged as a way to contain viral spread among children and the greater population.
There are ongoing worldwide registries, clinical and basic science studies to better understand the burden of skin disease and pathophysiology of rashes seen in patients infected with COVID-19. Robust vaccination programs should be encouraged as a way to contain viral spread among children and the greater population.
Climate change remains a major threat to the health and well-being of children globally. This article reviews the myriad health effects of climate change on children throughout their lives and discusses ways in which the general pediatrician can be an advocate for climate solutions.
Rising atmospheric temperatures, increased air pollution, and destabilized weather patterns all lead to adverse health outcomes for children and adverse obstetric outcomes. However, the impact of climate change is not evenly distributed. Children living in poverty are more likely to be adversely impacted by the changing climate.
Ongoing and emerging research suggests that children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The primary care pediatrician is encouraged to see this irrefutable evidence as a call to action for advocacy on behalf of our patients and the planet.
Ongoing and emerging research suggests that children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The primary care pediatrician is encouraged to see this irrefutable evidence as a call to action for advocacy on behalf of our patients and the planet.
This study sought to identify key implementation factors to a 12-month worksite exercise intervention in career firefighters.
Implementation factors related to the hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation trial were assessed by exercise adherence, implementation questionnaires, focus groups, and observations from stakeholders.
The primary identified implementation themes spanned intrapersonal, interpersonal, and institutional factors including 1. Time and desire to exercise on shift; 2. Financial incentives to exercise; 3. Structured fitness programs; 4. Ipatasertib manufacturer Group competition, cohesion, and camaraderie; 5. Leadership engagement and support; and 6. Health, fitness, and occupational preparedness benefits.
Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health.
Future worksite exercise programs should address the barriers and facilitators identified herein and consider utilizing a hybrid delivery approach combining supervised and telehealth exercise interventions to optimize enthusiasm, adherence and improve safety and health.
To describe mortality trends of men and women working in various petrochemical and refinery operations of a U.S.-based company.
The cohort consists of full-time employees with at least one day of service during 1979 through 2010. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated for 111 possible causes of death studied.
SMRs for malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis were highest for the 1940's decade of hire. Increased SMRs were observed for malignant melanoma and motor neuron disease with no obvious work patterns. Decreasing mortality patterns were observed for aplastic anemia and acute non-lymphocytic leukemia.
Mortality surveillance of this large established cohort aids in assessing the chronic health status of the workforce. Identifying methods for incorporating job-exposure matrices and non-occupational risk factors could further enhance interpretations for some findings such as motor neuron disease.
Mortality surveillance of this large established cohort aids in assessing the chronic health status of the workforce. Identifying methods for incorporating job-exposure matrices and non-occupational risk factors could further enhance interpretations for some findings such as motor neuron disease.
This review analyzes the different ways of applying the subscapular system of flaps (SSSF) as a convenient and versatile solution for a large variety of head and neck oncologic defects.
The ventral approach permits safe and efficient harvest of various chimeric SSSF in a supine position, thus allowing simultaneous flap preparation and tumor ablation. Conformational studies have revealed how similar the tip of the scapula is to the hard palate in terms of dimensions, shape, and conformation. This has led to favor horizontal placement of the scapular tip for palate reconstruction in most instances, addressing the vertical extension of the postmaxillectomy defect using denuded bony grafts surrounded by well vascularized chimeric muscular components.
The SSSF possesses an unparalleled versatility to efficiently address small-medium sized soft tissue defects up to vast and complex composite resections. The chimeric components of these flaps benefit from a considerable independency provided by the length of the named arteries arising from the thoracodorsal pedicle, offering a high degree of freedom to accomplish the required in-setting. This reconstructive option should be implemented in every head and neck surgical team and offered to suitable patients.
The SSSF possesses an unparalleled versatility to efficiently address small-medium sized soft tissue defects up to vast and complex composite resections. The chimeric components of these flaps benefit from a considerable independency provided by the length of the named arteries arising from the thoracodorsal pedicle, offering a high degree of freedom to accomplish the required in-setting. This reconstructive option should be implemented in every head and neck surgical team and offered to suitable patients.
The optimal diagnosis and management of dystonic voice disorders are rooted in the nuanced understanding of their phenomenology. Distinguishing between subtypes of vocal dystonia is challenging, not only because the audible and physical presentations of these dystonia's can seem similar, but also because there is a lack of scientific consensus regarding the diagnostic criteria for these conditions. To help improve the clinician's acumen we focus on outlining the classification of the top three neurological voice disorders, notably spasmodic dysphonia, (2) spasmodic dysphonia with tremor, and essential tremor of the voice. We also provide an algorithmic approach based on current evidence-based literature to guide practitioners through the clinical diagnosis and management of each possible etiology.
Much remains unknown about the subtypes of vocal dystonia, and this gap in our knowledge likely limits our ability to advance clinical management. Still, continued experience evaluating and treating these patients yields refined clinical evaluations and decision making.
Improvements in our clinical decision-making can be made by acknowledging that our limited understanding of vocal dystonia may hinder what therapeutic interventions we can offer, yet our ability to accurately diagnose the dystonia is central to providing optimal patient management.
Improvements in our clinical decision-making can be made by acknowledging that our limited understanding of vocal dystonia may hinder what therapeutic interventions we can offer, yet our ability to accurately diagnose the dystonia is central to providing optimal patient management.
Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) cause between 1% and 10% of infective endocarditis (IE). Most episodes are caused by microorganisms of the Haemophilus spp., Aggregatibacter spp. Cardiobacterium spp., Eikenella spp., and Kingella spp (HACEK) group. The frequency of IE caused by non-HACEK (GNB-IE) has increased in recent years. Uncertainties persist regarding its best medical treatment and the appropriateness and timing of surgical treatment. In addition, there are new drugs with activity against multiresistant microorganisms, of which there is little experience in this disease. We review this topic by answering the most frequently asked questions that arise among our colleagues.
HACEK microorganisms cause 1.5-2% of IE with only a 2% mortality. In contrast, non-HACEK GNB-IE accounts for 2.5-3% of all IE cases and is associated with nosocomial acquisition, advanced age, solid organ transplantation and 20-30% mortality. Drug addiction is important in areas with epidemic opioid abuse.
The frequency of IE caused by GNB has been modified in recent years.
